CFL Lighting in a closet.

[k1ucHt]

Hey everyone I am a new grower and I was wondering if I were to use CFL lights (good or bad choice?) in a closet setup how many what I need and at what total wattage?

k1ucHt Reviewed by k1ucHt on 01-03-2006. CFL Lighting in a closet. Hey everyone I am a new grower and I was wondering if I were to use CFL lights (good or bad choice?) in a closet setup how many what I need and at what total wattage? Rating: 5

[k1ucHt]

Also as I keep reading the forums and other guides I'm sort of confused. Does the lighting used need to change at all throughout the different stages of growth?

[BukDatAss]

you should also list how many plants and the size of your space then people can give you a lot better advise

[k1ucHt]

Thanks Buk, it's just for one plant the clost is about 3x3.

[Garden Knowm]

150 watt (42watt) cfls are great for begining growing...
use 3-5 gallon pots..
use a perlite soil mix..
have a fan running in the closet.. nothing strong.. just to keep the air moving..
use 2-3 of these lights and keep them 1-3 inches from your plants..

and now you know

[Powder Puff]

Also, you need blue spectrum in veg, and red spectrum in flower..

and NOW you know! <---- Sorry Garden, couldn't resist!

[Easy Roller]

What excactly is CFL please anyone ???

[k1ucHt]

Wow thanks alot Garden Knowm, but when you say to use 3 - 5 gallon pots.. can i use these from day one? I see alot of people use those rockwool cubes to start off. Is there a big difference later on if I were to use one of those or does it not really matter.. because the pots would be much easier to get a hold of and I'm not sure of the price of the cubes.

[Garden Knowm]

yes, it is a good idea to start seeds or clones in rockwool cubes or some similiar medium.... if you are going to start in soil, make sure you pour 1/3 cup of water everyday on your seedling for the first 7-10days... you can't risk a seedling drying out... it won't recover...

the soil can dry very quickly and your baby can die.. : (


CFL = Cheap Fucking LIGHT = compact fluorescent light

i love you

[BukDatAss]

good luck, by the way if you only grow 1 plant your odds are pretty slim. I mean you can end up with a male. maybe you should aleast try 2 or 3 the odds are a lot better.